AMMAN — Livestock breeders in Jordan are on the verge of
staging a protest, driven by the re-closure of sheep exports to the Kingdom of
Saudi Arabia. The exports were briefly opened for a single day, leaving
breeders questioning the motives behind the renewed closure, according to a
local media outlet.
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Breeders expressed their frustration, highlighting the
adverse consequences caused by the decision to halt exports. The surge in feed
prices and overall costs has dealt a significant blow to their interests, the
said. Moreover, this delay has imposed additional financial burdens on the
breeders.
Husseni Al-Hamaydeh, one of the affected breeders, outlined
the major challenges faced by the sector: the inability to afford feed for the
livestock and provide them with sustenance and Romanian sheep products have
flooded the Jordanian market.
Re-opening export channelsHamaydeh demanded urgent intervention from the relevant
authorities. He called for the reopening of the export channels or finding
alternative solutions, such as absorbing the vast quantity of approximately
350,000 sheep into the Jordanian market. The fate of these sheep hangs in the
balance as they await exportation.
With frustration mounting over the failure to address the
export issue, the breeders announced their intention to stage a protest in
front of the Ministry of Agriculture Sunday.
Hamaydeh, speaking on behalf of the aggrieved breeders,
expressed their disappointment in the lack of resolutions thus far.
The group emphasized the urgency of finding viable solutions
for this sizable group cannot be understated. With nearly half a million at
stake, maintaining the current situation would inflict significant financial
burdens, they added.
It is worth noting that even the least expensive sheep
carries a price tag of approximately JD220, they said.
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